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[-] WereCat@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago
[-] David_Eight@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

Kinda yeah, why not buy a hatchback instead? The Suzuki being taller will inherently have more wind resistance, hence worse gas milage and Co2. Unless you absolutely need the extra ground clearance, which very very few do, it's stupid.

[-] WereCat@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It is taller but it's overall still a small car and also very light. It also uses battery to help with acceleration a bit (mild hybrid). I don't think just because it's taller it automatically makes it worse. There must be other factors to consider too.

And the reason I personally don't like hatchbacks is because I'm quite tall and I don't like sitting low as it feels uncomfortable to me and makes getting in and out of a car pain in the ass... especially when parking near other cars with little space to open the door.

[-] David_Eight@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I don't think just because it's taller it automatically makes it worse.

It makes it get less mpg/range. Also Less "safe" as the higher center of gravity will mean taking emergency maneuvers "swerving to avoid collision" more difficult and the chance of rollover more likely. These are just facts.

And the reason I personally don't like hatchbacks is because I'm quite tall and I don't like sitting low as it feels uncomfortable to me and makes getting in and out of a car pain in the ass...

I'm 6'5 and understand where you're coming from but, your comfort is basically bad for the environment in a small minute way is my point. I'm sure it's still more efficient then 99% of cars in general by the sound of it though.

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